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PN51 VAD

2001 BMW R850

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,475 mi
Last recorded57,475 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R85026,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VAD
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 57,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 56,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 53,596 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,472 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 45,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 42,481 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 40,156 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2014 37,641 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2013 36,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,867 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,776 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,643 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 21,744 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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PN51 VAD is a 2001 BMW R850 in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 26,001 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN51 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN51 VAD registered?

PN51 VAD is a 2001 BMW R850, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is PN51 VAD safe to buy?

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